Put another log on the fire.
Among the many stories that circulate and recirculate about the legendary Ben Hogan is one in which a golfer watches Hogan hit balls on the practice tee. The observer asks what club he’s hitting, and Hogan replies that it’s a 4-iron. The observer asks how far he is hitting the ball, and Hogan replies: “170-175.”
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